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Cover: Win Mortimer

Action Comics #164

Jan 1952 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "Superman's Hall of Trophies!", young Tommy takes on the role of judge at a bizarre interplanetary pet show on Venus, where alien creatures from across the cosmos display their most unusual companions. When the sacred Venusian pearl vanishes from the arena—despite no one leaving—Tommy must decide the winners under pressure, only to uncover a shocking truth behind the winning amoeba and its human "owner." Curt Swan's art brings the alien spectacle to life, while Win Mortimer's dynamic cover captures the mystery and wonder of the event.

Contains 6 stories
Superman's Hall of Trophies!
11.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneStefan AndriessenPerry WhiteSmithers

In "Superman's Hall of Trophies!" from Action Comics #164, Clark Kent grows uneasy when famed explorer Stefan Andriessen seems to know too much about his secret identity. Superman investigates, only to uncover a surprising collection of artifacts from his past adventures—each one displayed with reverence. The truth behind Andriessen’s fascination is revealed in a moment that shifts suspicion into something far more unexpected.

The Ape Man of Borneo
5.75 pp · Adventure, Drama
Congo BillMrs. JenkinsHarvey Jenkins (ape man)Colonel Devers
Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor
The Interplanetary Pet Show!
5.67 pp · Adventure, Science Fiction
Colonel Tommy TomorrowCaptain Brent Wood

In "The Interplanetary Pet Show!" from Action Comics #164, young Tommy finds himself judging a dazzling array of alien creatures at a Venusian showcase, where the bizarre and beautiful take center stage. When the sacred pearl is stolen and no one has left the arena, Tommy must decide who deserves the prize—only to uncover a shocking truth behind the winning entry.

The Vigilante vs. the Prairie Troubadour!
7.67 pp · Adventure, Superhero
Vigilante [Greg Sanders]Stuff, the Chinatown KidSheriff WaltonWarden BrentEddie Means (convict)

In "The Vigilante vs. the Prairie Troubadour!", the mysterious Vigilante is called in by Sheriff Walton after a string of prison escapes follows the visit of traveling musician Greg Sanders, whose heartfelt concerts have stirred something unexpected behind bars. With the line between performer and provocateur blurring, the Vigilante must uncover whether Greg’s music is a gift or a weapon—before justice becomes a song.

Untitled Humor story
0.67 pp · Humor

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Raw (Good) $137
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $2,498
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $1,937
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $1,236*
CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $969*
CGC 7.5 · 3 in census $851
CGC 7.0 · 3 in census $646
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CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $542*
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $469*
CGC 5.5 · 5 in census $359
CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $359*
CGC 4.5 · 2 in census $301
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $278*
CGC 3.5 none in existence
CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $207
CGC 2.5 none in existence
CGC 2.0 none in existence
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $116*
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Full credits

artist Curt Swan
cover pencils, inks Win Mortimer

Reprints

Reprinted in Superman #61 (1952), Action Comics #234 (1957), Adventure Comics #242 (1957), Action Comics #237 (1958), Adventure Comics #324 (1964), Superman #187 (1966), Superman in Action Comics #1 (1993), Supermán #9

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